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Video of Pressing Issue, Surviving Gem: Efforts to Protect the Cathedral of Mren

Mren Cathedral, the largest surviving domed basilica dating from the seventh century, was listed on the 2014 Watch to raise awareness of its significance and the urgency conserving it. In 2015, a WMF team carried out documentation and damage assessment at the site. This video offers a brief history of the cathedral and outlines efforts to protect its soaring architecture.